Despite a political shakeup following the presidential victory of conservative candidate Krzysztof Nawrocki, Poland’s foreign policy stance on Ukraine remains unchanged. Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski made it clear: Poland is staying the course in supporting Ukraine on its path to the European Union and in its ongoing defense against Russian aggression.
Poland’s Strategic Commitment to Ukraine Remains Firm
In a public statement, Sikorski reaffirmed Poland’s unwavering support for Ukraine, emphasizing that Warsaw’s strategic commitments are not subject to domestic political changes. He stressed that aiding Ukraine’s EU accession process and resisting Russian military pressure are non-negotiable elements of Polish foreign policy.
“The new political reality in Poland does not mean a shift away from our core responsibilities,” said Sikorski, underscoring that Ukraine’s fight and future remain a Polish priority on the international stage.
EU Presidency: Ukraine Tops the Agenda
Looking ahead to Poland’s upcoming presidency of the EU Council, Sikorski outlined concrete diplomatic goals. Chief among them is initiating the first cluster stage of Ukraine’s EU membership negotiations — a technical yet critical step forward for Kyiv.
Sikorski also highlighted the urgency of unlocking additional tranches from the European Peace Facility, which reimburses EU countries supplying weapons to Ukraine. At the center of this challenge is Hungary’s ongoing veto, which has slowed progress. Sikorski signaled that resolving this issue will be a priority.
Nawrocki’s Visegrád Vision Meets Realpolitik
Reacting to President Nawrocki’s recent remarks about strengthening the Visegrád Group (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary), Sikorski issued a subtle but pointed reminder: foreign policy in Poland is shaped by the government, not the president.
Still, the foreign minister expressed cautious openness to Nawrocki’s initiative — especially if it leads to meaningful progress. “If President Nawrocki can persuade Hungary’s Viktor Orbán to lift the veto and support Ukraine,” Sikorski said, “I will back him without hesitation.”
A Message to Europe: Unity Behind Ukraine
Sikorski’s statements come at a tense moment in European politics. With war still raging in Ukraine and EU unity under pressure, his words are more than diplomatic routine — they’re a signal to allies and adversaries alike.
Poland is not backing down. Despite internal political changes, its external stance remains consistent: full-throated support for Ukraine and a call for greater solidarity across Europe.
The Road Ahead
As Poland prepares to take the helm of the EU Council, its ability to drive progress on Ukraine’s EU integration — and help unblock European military support — will be a key test. For now, Warsaw’s voice is clear, confident, and unwavering in its message: Ukraine is not alone.
